Author: Thomas Benson Pollock Meter: 7.7.7.6 Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, with thy church abide,
Be her Saviour, Lord, and Guide,
While on earth her faith is tried:
We beseech thee, hear us.
2 Keep her life and doctrine pure;
Grant her patience to endure,
Trusting in thy promise sure:
We beseech thee, hear us.
3 May she one in doctrine be,
One in truth and charity,
Winning all to faith in thee:
We beseech thee, hear us.
4 May she guide the poor and blind
Seek the lost until she find,
And the brokenhearted bind:
We beseech thee, hear us.
5 Save her love from growing cold,
Make her watchmen strong and bold,
Fence her round, thy peaceful fold:
We beseech thee, hear us.
6 May her lamp of truth be bright,
Bid her bear aloft its light
Through the realms of heathen night:
We beseech thee, hear us.
7 Arm her soldiers with the cross,
Brave to suffer toil or loss,
Counting earthly gain but dross:
We beseech thee, hear us.
8 May she holy triumphs win,
Overthrow the hosts of sin,
Gather all the nations in:
We beseech thee, hear us.
Amen. Topics: Christ Abidng with Believers; The Church The Church of Christ; The Church Christ's Presence in; The Church Security of; The Church Work of; Gospel Triumph of; Soldiers of Christ; Supplication For the Church Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:15 Used With Tune: GOWER'S LITANY Text Sources: Alt. in Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875
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